Blackfeet Care Center

Detailed report on the nursing home located in Browning, Montana (MT).

Blackfeet Care Center is a small, non-profit, nursing home with 47 beds based at PO Box 728 in Browning, MT.
The facility has 27 residents indicating 57% of its beds are occupied, which is below average within this state.
The provider participates in the medicare & medicaid programs and provides resident & family counseling services.
The home is not located in a hospital or continuing care retirement community and is fully sprinklered.

04/04/2007 - Mistreatment

Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

04/18/2007

04/04/2007 - Nutrition and Dietary

Type:

Health

Category:

Nutrition and Dietary

Issue:

Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/09/2007

04/04/2007 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/09/2007

04/04/2007 - Resident Assessment

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Assessment

Issue:

Provide a final summary of the resident's health status and a summary of the resident's stay, when the resident is ready to leave the nursing home.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/11/2007

04/04/2007 - Resident Assessment

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Assessment

Issue:

1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

06/05/2007

04/04/2007 - Resident Assessment

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Assessment

Issue:

Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/11/2007

04/04/2007 - Administration

Type:

Health

Category:

Administration

Issue:

Hire nurse aides who have completed required training and shown that they are skilled.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/11/2007

04/04/2007 - Resident Rights

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Rights

Issue:

Provide proof that all residents' personal money which is deposited with the nursing home, is secure.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/18/2007

04/04/2007 - Resident Rights

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Rights

Issue:

Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/08/2007

04/04/2007 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

04/04/2007

Date Fixed:

05/09/2007

03/07/2007 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Corridor Walls and Doors

Issue:

corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

03/07/2007

Date Fixed:

05/07/2007

03/07/2007 - Vertical Openings

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Vertical Openings

Issue:

exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

03/07/2007

Date Fixed:

03/08/2007

03/07/2007 - Hazardous Area

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Hazardous Area

Issue:

construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

03/07/2007

Date Fixed:

03/08/2007

03/07/2007 - Illumination and Emergency Power

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Illumination and Emergency Power

Issue:

emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Potential for minimal harm

Date Found:

03/07/2007

Date Fixed:

04/01/2007

03/07/2007 - Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Issue:

proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

03/07/2007

Date Fixed:

03/28/2007

03/07/2007 - Electrical

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Electrical

Issue:

properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

03/07/2007

Date Fixed:

03/29/2007

02/06/2006 - Electrical

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Electrical

Issue:

properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Corridor Walls and Doors

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Corridor Walls and Doors

Issue:

corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Hazardous Area

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Hazardous Area

Issue:

construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Exits and Egress

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Exits and Egress

Issue:

exits that are accessible at all times.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Exits and Egress

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Exits and Egress

Issue:

resident room doors of proper design and width.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Fire Alarm Systems

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Fire Alarm Systems

Issue:

properly maintained smoke detectors.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Issue:

an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Issue:

automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Isolated

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Building Service Equipment

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Building Service Equipment

Issue:

properly protected cooking facilities.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

02/06/2006 - Furnishings and Decorations

Type:

Fire Safety

Category:

Furnishings and Decorations

Issue:

exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

02/06/2006

Date Fixed:

04/19/2006

01/26/2006 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/26/2006

Date Fixed:

03/06/2006

01/26/2006 - Environmental

Type:

Health

Category:

Environmental

Issue:

Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Widespread

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/26/2006

Date Fixed:

03/06/2006

01/26/2006 - Resident Rights

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Rights

Issue:

Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.

Found Via:

Survey

Scope:

Pattern

Level of Harm:

Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

Date Found:

01/26/2006

Date Fixed:

03/06/2006

12/13/2005 - Resident Assessment

Type:

Health

Category:

Resident Assessment

Issue:

Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.